Frequent Questions
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How is offside determined in football?
The offside rule on the pitch is often unclear and called suddenly. How do I know if a player is offside?
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Why is FIFA against adding instant replay to the game?
Is there any evidence or reason why FIFA is so against adding instant replay to soccer? I find myself seeing many unlucky or just plain wrong decisions made by refs that could be corrected with ...
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Does a run score if the batter is tagged for the 3rd out before he reaches first?
There is a runner on third with two out. Batter hits a slow roller to first base. First baseman charges and picks up the ball. Runner from third crosses home. First baseman tags the runner running ...
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Does the batsman get runs on No ball when the team requires only 1 run to win?
Suppose, A batsman is on strike with 98 runs. The scores are level so the batting team requires only 1 run to win. Now suppose in the next ball, the bowler bowls a No ball and the batsman hits FOUR or ...
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Does a run count if it's made on the same play as the 3rd out?
Under what conditions can a run be scored on a play that results in a 3rd out for the team? I was under the impression that if a 3rd out happens, all runs that might have scored before time during ...
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Squeezing the ball between two feet and hopping across the field
On occasion you see sometimes players try this tactic where they squeeze the ball between two feet and hop across the goal line in an attempt to score. This is usually kids learning the game or adults ...
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What is the procedure to become a Cricket Umpire?
In cricket how does someone become an umpire at international level? Is there some procedure for this? How are they selected and what is the criteria for this?
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In 8-ball, do I win if I shoot in the 8 ball and my last ball in the same shot?
If I am able to shoot in the 8-ball and my last object ball in a single shot and I call the 8 ball in a pocket, do I win? Does the order in which the 2 balls leave the table matter?
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Why do players enter with children on the ground?
I have seen many soccer matches. I often see that players enter the field with children. Why do they enter with the children?
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How does a sport become an Olympic Sport?
How does a sport transition into the Olympics? What are the qualifications? Is there a process?
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Why was offside introduced, and are there reasons for keeping it?
The offside rule in football ( How is offside determined in soccer?) is the source of a large amount of goal-related controvesy, and is argued by some to diminish the entertainment value of the game.
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Are players allowed to pass a penalty kick?
I saw a video of Johann Cruyff passing a penalty kick, isn't that against the rules?
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Is a match forfeit always scored as 3-0 regardless of situation?
A match forfeit is usually scored as a 3-0 loss to the team forfeiting the game.
But, could a team use this to your advantage by forfeiting a game in which they could potentially lose by more?
For eg:...
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How the Net RunRate for each team is calculated in IPL?
A team's net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs
per over scored by that team throughout the season, the average runs
per over scored against that team throughout the season. ...
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Players with 300 or more goals for a single team in top flight domestic league (European clubs)
When Messi passed 300 goals for Barcelona, I asked this question, but couldn't find an answer anywhere. Who has scored more goals than Messi for a single club?
Edit:
I was specifically asking for the ...
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